Summer Camp Staff

YWCA of Lubbock

Job Description

Summer Camp Staff

An applicant hired for this position that meets job responsibilities and has strong recommendations from camp leadership has the option for consideration for a position in our YWCAre After-school Program beginning in August.

Job Summary

A Summer Camp Staff member helps campers engage in developmentally appropriate activities such as reading, math, sports, swimming, and curriculum while also cultivating an environment for positive relationships with others.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Knows the children in the pod, helps them learn to respect the rights of others, and to understand differences and similarities of the other campers.
• Guides activities and experiences using group planning.
• Works with campers to help them determine interests, to learn new skills, and to plan for the best possible camp experience.
• Supervises unit housekeeping, sanitation, and care of supplies and equipment.
• Assumes responsibility for health and safety of campers.
• Keeps records and makes reports as required.
• Serves as waterfront guard or watcher as qualified and as needed.
• Plans individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, and using play equipment.
• Instructs children in practices of personal cleanliness and self-care.
• Alternates periods of strenuous activity with periods of rest or light activity to avoid overstimulation and fatigue.
• Helps children develop habits of caring for own clothing, picking up, and putting away toys and books.
• Performs related job duties as required.

Job Qualifications

• Learn and support the YWCA mission, vision, and policies to meet the goals of the organization without compromise, serving as a role model for the Lubbock community both in demeanor and in life-style habits.
• A minimum of a High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• One must maintain first aid and CPR certifications.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, planning, records management, research and general administration.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with staff, employees and public.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, copiers, calculators.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Present self professionally in appearance and mannerism at all times.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours from time to time, including evenings or weekends.
• Infrequent travel: 0-10 days/year.
• Pass a criminal history background check and FBI fingerprint check.
• Ability to relate well with a variety of populations.
• Ability to communicate directly with parents with professionalism, respect and candidness.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative, though not comprehensive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly sit, stand, bend, crouch, walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk, hear, and see.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Be able to swim and or get in a body of water if needed.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative, though not comprehensive, of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Noise level varies between quiet and loud.
• Pace varies between deliberate and fast.

Department:      Camp                                                                 FT/PT/Vol/Temp:        Seasonal/Part-Time

Reports To:        Summer Camp Director                                  FLSA Status:                  Non-Exempt